Sheriff's office investigating animal abuse

Published 5:06 pm, Monday, February 27, 2017

KOYLTON TOWNSHIP — The Tuscola County Sheriff's Office is looking for information about an animal abuse crime that took place last week.

According to the sheriff's office, deputies were contacted Feb. 21 by Tuscola County Animal Control regarding a report of an abused and dead dog on White Creek Road near Mayville Road. The dog was found with its top jaw wrapped and its throat cut. The dog was left in a black garbage can.

Animal Control was able to determine the dog was neutered and was healthy. It is a male tan and white pit bull, about 5 years old. It was left with a black collar and leash.

If anyone has any information about this crime, please call Sgt. Jim Hook at 989-673-8161 ext. 2232 or email jhook@tuscolacounty.org.